All Outputs (35)

Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology (2017)
Journal Article
Lannon, S., Jabi, W., Soe, S., Theobald, P., & Aish, R. (2017). Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology. Design Studies, 52, 96-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2017.04.003

© 2017 Elsevier Ltd This paper aims to build a theoretical foundation for parametric design thinking by exploring its cognitive roots, unfolding its basic tenets, expanding its definition through new concepts, and exemplifying its potential through a... Read More about Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology.

Feasibility of optimising bicycle helmet design safety through the use of additive manufactured TPE cellular structures (2015)
Journal Article
Soe, S., Martin, P. S., Jones, M., Robinson, M. R., & Theobald, P. (2015). Feasibility of optimising bicycle helmet design safety through the use of additive manufactured TPE cellular structures. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 79(9-12), 1975-1982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-6972-y

© 2015, Springer-Verlag London. Bicycle helmets are designed to attenuate forces and accelerations experienced by the head during cycling accidents. An essential element of bicycle helmet design is, therefore, the appropriate manufacturing of energy-... Read More about Feasibility of optimising bicycle helmet design safety through the use of additive manufactured TPE cellular structures.

Integrated eco-design decision-making for sustainable product development (2014)
Journal Article
Romli, A., Prickett, P., Setchi, R., & Soe, S. (2015). Integrated eco-design decision-making for sustainable product development. International Journal of Production Research, 53(2), 549-571. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2014.958593

This paper presents an integrated eco-design decision-making (IEDM) methodology that is formed using three stages: life cycle assessment, an eco-design process (Eco-Process) model and an enhanced eco-design quality function deployment process. All pr... Read More about Integrated eco-design decision-making for sustainable product development.

Pre-processing studies for selective laser sintering of glass beads-filled polyamide 12 composites (2014)
Journal Article
Mousa, A. A., Pham, D. T., & Soe, S. (2014). Pre-processing studies for selective laser sintering of glass beads-filled polyamide 12 composites. International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, 4(1), 28-48

The paper provides the background needed on the investigation of mechanical properties and geometric accuracy of glass bead filled polyamide 12 composites. It introduces the topic of determination of material and process parameters, describes the pre... Read More about Pre-processing studies for selective laser sintering of glass beads-filled polyamide 12 composites.

Mechanical characterisation of Duraform® Flex for FEA hyperelastic material modelling (2014)
Journal Article
Soe, S., Martindale, N., Constantinou, C., & Robinson, M. R. (2014). Mechanical characterisation of Duraform® Flex for FEA hyperelastic material modelling. Polymer Testing, 34, 103-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2014.01.004

Laser Sintering (LS) is widely accepted as a leading additive manufacturing process with a proven capability for manufacturing complex lattice structures using a group of specially developed powder based materials. However, to date, very little resea... Read More about Mechanical characterisation of Duraform® Flex for FEA hyperelastic material modelling.

Additive tooling for tube hydroforming (2013)
Journal Article
Soe, S., Eyers, D. R., Le, C. H., & Romli, A. (2014). Additive tooling for tube hydroforming. Key Engineering Materials, 572(1), 269-272. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.572.269

The use of tube hydroforming in manufacturing is increasing in popularity, particularly in automotive applications where it offers numerous cost and well-recognized performance advantages over conventional stamping and welding processes. In this pape... Read More about Additive tooling for tube hydroforming.

A conceptual model for sustainable product design (2013)
Journal Article
Romli, A., Prickett, P. W., Setchi, R., & Soe, S. (2014). A conceptual model for sustainable product design. Key Engineering Materials, 572(1), 3-6. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.572.3

This paper proposes a conceptual model to support sustainable product design. The approach develops an integrated multimodal decision making model which is to be introduced early in the design process, as the basis for the integration of the life cyc... Read More about A conceptual model for sustainable product design.

FEA support structure generation for the additive manufacture of CastForm™ polystyrene patterns (2013)
Journal Article
Soe, S., & Eyers, D. R. (2014). FEA support structure generation for the additive manufacture of CastForm™ polystyrene patterns. Polymer Testing, 33(1), 187-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.08.009

Understanding the nature of part failure when using CastForm™ material for pattern generation is essential in the development of failure avoidance practices. Currently, many approaches employed in both research and industry rely on the use of physica... Read More about FEA support structure generation for the additive manufacture of CastForm™ polystyrene patterns.

Assessment of non-uniform shrinkage in the laser sintering of polymer materials (2013)
Journal Article
Soe, S., Eyers, D. R., & Setchi, R. (2013). Assessment of non-uniform shrinkage in the laser sintering of polymer materials. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 68(1-4), 111-125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4712-0

Laser sintering technologies are well established in the rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing industries, producing a wide range of products for an ever-increasing number of industry sectors. In theory, these processes facilitate direct digital... Read More about Assessment of non-uniform shrinkage in the laser sintering of polymer materials.

Additive manufacturing for archaeological reconstruction of a medieval ship (2012)
Journal Article
Soe, S., Eyers, D. R., Jones, T., & Nayling, N. (2012). Additive manufacturing for archaeological reconstruction of a medieval ship. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 18(6), 443-450. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552541211271983

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the suitability of additive manufacturing technologies in the reconstruction of archaeological discoveries as illustrative models. The processes of reverse engineering and part fabrication are discuss... Read More about Additive manufacturing for archaeological reconstruction of a medieval ship.

Quantitative analysis on SLS part curling using EOS P700 machine (2012)
Journal Article
Soe, S. (2012). Quantitative analysis on SLS part curling using EOS P700 machine. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 212(11), 2433-2442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2012.06.012

Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a thermal process and one of the main problems associated with it is "part curling". The aim of the work is to describe the degree of curling quantitatively and to provide suggestions to minimise the curl, thereby i... Read More about Quantitative analysis on SLS part curling using EOS P700 machine.

Personalised medical product development: methods, challenges and opportunities (2011)
Journal Article
Le, C. H., Okereke, M. I., Nguyen, V. H., Dao, V. D., Soe, S., Zlatov, N., & Le, T. H. (2011). Personalised medical product development: methods, challenges and opportunities. Romanian Review Precision Mechanics, Optics and Mechatronics, 40, 11--20

Personalised health care in general and personalised medical products in particular aim to provide the optimal diagnosis and treatment with the use of the right medicine, tools and devices to the right patient at the right time in order to meet well... Read More about Personalised medical product development: methods, challenges and opportunities.

Improving dimensional accuracy in the production of a CastForm^TM polystyrene pattern for investment casting (2010)
Journal Article
Soe, S. P., & Soe, S. (2010). Improving dimensional accuracy in the production of a CastForm ^TM polystyrene pattern for investment casting. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224(11), 1663-1670. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1566

The focus of this paper was to analyse all stages of the CastForm™(CF) polystyrene pattern fabrication process, identify the reasons leading to poor dimensional accuracy, and outline techniques for its improvement. Rapid manufacturing of patterns for... Read More about Improving dimensional accuracy in the production of a CastForm^TM polystyrene pattern for investment casting.

Rapid manufacturing of patterns for investment casting: Improvement of quality and success rate (2006)
Journal Article
Dotchev, K., & Soe, S. (2006). Rapid manufacturing of patterns for investment casting: Improvement of quality and success rate. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 12(3), 156-164. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552540610670735

Purpose - The main objective of this paper is to analyse all stages of the CastForm™ polystyrene (CF) pattern fabrication process, identify the reasons leading to inferior quality, and outline techniques for its improvement and reduction of failures.... Read More about Rapid manufacturing of patterns for investment casting: Improvement of quality and success rate.

Some demands on rapid prototypes used as master patterns in rapid tooling for injection moulding (2004)
Journal Article
Venus, A., Dunne, P., Soe, S., Byrne, G., & Wheatley, A. R. (2004). Some demands on rapid prototypes used as master patterns in rapid tooling for injection moulding. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 150(3), 201-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136%2803%2900571-5

Injection moulded components are finding vigorously increasing applications in numerous sectors. The flexibility of the process allows complex components to be manufactured in high volumes in fully automated environments. Associated with such compone... Read More about Some demands on rapid prototypes used as master patterns in rapid tooling for injection moulding.